Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that multinational retailer Walmart will establish a new food processing facility in Valdosta. The dairy facility will create almost 400 new jobs and $350 million in investment in Lowndes County. “We’re excited that Walmart will soon tap into Georgia’s No. 1 industry
Valdosta, GA – CJB Industries continues to expand its manufacturing capacity by completing a 6,500-square-foot addition at its Gil Harbin formulation plant in Valdosta, Georgia. From conception to completion, the $4 million project gives CJB Industries the ability to increase herbicides, plant growth regulators, and industrial products in bulk, as well
Valdosta, GA—Students from Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, and Valdosta high schools participated in the second annual Wired for Workforce program, March 27-31. Wired for Workforce is a partnership between the Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College that provides forklift and OSHA training, industry-specific instruction on tools,
VALDOSTA, Ga., Nov. 8 — Salvus, LLC, a CJB company, showcased its new facility, expanded capabilities and research developments during an open house and media day for more than 100 guests on Nov. 3 in Valdosta, Ga. “We are proud to take the next step in our evolution as Salvus in
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that GAF Materials, a Standard Industries company and one of the largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturers in North America, will create 135 new jobs and invest $146 million over the next six years in a new manufacturing facility in Lowndes County. “I’m
Virtual World Technologies (VWT) is celebrating its new home in the Hahira Business Park. The 9,000-square-foot building, located on four acres, provides VWT with plenty of room to accelerate growth and strengthen its position as a trusted information technology services provider in South Georgia and North Florida. A locally owned
Valdosta, GA- Connecting recent high school graduates to potential jobs in the region is the focus of Wired for Workforce, a five-day training program sponsored by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA). The program, which took place June 6-10, 2022, was open to students from
On Nov. 3-4, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority hosted the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Board of Directors meeting. The two-day event provided an opportunity to showcase the community’s economic programs and initiatives. GDEcD members received an overview of Valdosta-Lowndes County’s recent industry announcements, including 415 new jobs more than
Valdosta, Georgia—In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson signed a proclamation recognizing October 11-15, 2021, as “Manufacturing Week” in Valdosta and Lowndes County. The proclamation was signed in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day—which occurs annually on the
The Valdosta metro area outpaced communities across the U.S. in job recovery. Business Facilities named metro Valdosta in the “Top 10” for positive job growth from February to November 2020, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. In the 17th Annual Rankings Report, metro Valdosta—which includes Lowndes, Brooks, Echols,
